Is Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School a good school?

On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

What are Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Forester Drive, Stalybridge, SK15 2DP

Primary

Phase

446

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs.

Continues from Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School (URN 106188) since 1 September 2026. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 74.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 72.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 74.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 57

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 406
Capacity: 446 (0% full)
SEND: 17.2%
FSM Eligible: 23.7%
EAL: 9.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 13.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,146/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.0%
Asian Other: 2.5%
Other: 2.2%
White Other: 2.0%
Asian Pakistani: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 1.7%
Asian Indian: 1.7%
Black African: 1.2%

84.0%

White British

2.5%

Asian Other

2.2%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01613384262

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Forester Drive

Stalybridge, North West

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Administrative

URN: 152634
UKPRN: 10101339
Establishment No.: 2018
Trust: AMBITION COMMUNITY TRUST

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